David Wright signed an eight-year, $138 million contract in the offseason to stay as the Mets' focal point. He is excited about young players such as catcher Travis d'Arnaud and Zach Wheeler.

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Mike Fitzpatrick

David Wright got engaged during the winter to his longtime girlfriend, model Molly Beers.

By then, he was already married to the Mets - for better or for worse.

In their most reassuring move of a pivotal offseason, the struggling Mets committed to building around Wright, their All-Star third baseman, by signing him to an eight-year contract worth $138 million - the richest deal in team history. ...